I just got one, I heard the same things so I bit the bullet and paid $130 for a plant no more then 6 inches tall. I have spoke to a few owner of this plant and they said there are others that taste better but none that look quite the same. The guy I bought the plant from said the figs taste like berries more then figs. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more service but I hope this helps.

Hi Frenchy.
I just ate my first Genovese, It weighed 102 grams it's a beautiful fig and the taste was awsome!
Vito